Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu checked “command postOn Ukraine’s eastern front, his ministry said Saturday, as the battle for the iconic city of Bakhmut rages on.
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The Ministry of Defense of Russia stated in a statement that Sergei Shoigu “checked the command post at the front“, in”Donetsk-South direction“Without mentioning the exact place or date of this visit. The ministry released a video showing Sergei Shoigu traveling in a helicopter, then, without a helmet or body armor, talking to a soldier in front of damaged buildings under the soldier’s watch.
fierce battles
In this video, we also see how the minister presents medals to Russian soldiers. According to the Ministry, Sergey Shoigu heard the report of the commander of the armed group.East“, Colonel-General Rustam Muradov. “The minister paid special attention to the organization of full support to the forces of the group“, it is said in the press release of the Ministry.
The visit comes as fierce fighting continues in the Donetsk region for control of Bakhmut, which has limited strategic value but has become symbolic as the two sides have clashed there for months.
City “virtually surrounded”
Yevgeny Prigozhine, the head of the “Wagner” paramilitary group, which was on the front line in the Battle of Bakhmut yesterday, confirmed that the city is under siege.practically surroundedin the video, where he appeared in combat clothing, visibly on the Ukrainian front.
Yevgeny Prigozhin several times severely criticized the command of the Russian regular troops, accusing him of not supporting Wagner’s fighters sufficiently. At the end of December, Sergey Shoigu made two such visits.special action“In Ukraine.
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Source: Le Figaro
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